Jon Jones' biggest rival dismisses fear of fight with Tom Aspinall: 'He's messing with people'

Jon Jones (left) in meeting with Tom aspinall (right). Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

Then in the latest news involving the deadline for Jon Jones deal Tom aspinall, several fans and members of the media lament the difficulties in negotiating a fight to unify the heavyweight titles (up to 120,2 kg), Daniel Cormier There doesn't seem to be much doubt that Bones will eventually accept the fight. For DC, the current linear champion of the category may be intentionally reinforcing the narrative of avoiding the Englishman.

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In a video published on his YouTube channel, the former fighter explained how he believes Jones has been observing the sport's scenario beyond negotiations with the Ultimate.

“Money is good. (Jones is like) ‘Even if you bring me the money, the timing is what I need to fight this guy…’ Why? You think he’s just driving himself into this whole thing, he just doesn’t want to fight Tom aspinall because Tom aspinall was celebrating after Pereira lost because he felt that Jon Jones I couldn't use (Alex) Pereira as a crutch anymore to try to make that fight,” said Cormier, who has faced Bones on two occasions.

D. Cormier (left) and J. Jones (right) facing off for a fight in 2017.
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For DC, Jones enjoys fan frustration

Daniel Cormier is one of the UFC's main commentators. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

For the former light heavyweight (93 lbs.) and heavyweight (120,2 lbs.) champion, Jones has likely been having fun frustrating fans and media members by delaying the fight. Since winning Stipe Miocic in November, a unification with Aspinall is expected.

“They need to have this fight. I think Jon is kind of driving toward that — I feel like Jon likes to play on people saying, ‘He’s afraid of Tom aspinall, he doesn't want to fight with Tom aspinall'. He is not afraid of Tom aspinall. He will fight with Tom aspinall. I think he's messing with people, man. I think it's fun for this guy. This guy has made so much money and has been a champion for so long that he really doesn't need to fight anybody anymore," DC concluded.